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Tapas Catering for Middle Assendon events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Middle Assendon and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Middle Assendon
For event organisers in Middle Assendon
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How our tapas catering works in Middle Assendon
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Middle Assendon. We are often asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters, serving albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near Middle Assendon, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Middle Assendon
What else we do in Middle Assendon
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Middle Assendon has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
Middle Assendon: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Fawley Court and Temple Island?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Middle Assendon
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Middle Assendon: venues and local tips
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Middle Assendon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Middle Assendon. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Historic buildings near Middle Assendon often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James. Middle Assendon is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in RG9, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane. If your venue is just outside Middle Assendon, we also cover Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Middle Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Rainbow Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Middle Assendon
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff